Jason Brown suggests Cleveland Browns acquire Joe Milton III

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Jason Brown suggests Cleveland Browns acquire Joe Milton III
Summary

Following the Dallas Cowboys' decision to release quarterback Joe Milton III, coach Jason Brown publicly recommended that the Cleveland Browns sign him. The suggestion included a proposal to release second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders to make room on the roster. The Browns currently carry four quarterbacks, including Deshaun Watson, Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green. Despite the recommendation, the Cleveland roster remains set following the preseason. Sanders served in a backup capacity last year and remains on the team behind Watson. Cleveland is scheduled to begin the regular season on September 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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  • •The Dallas Cowboys released Joe Milton III during final roster cuts.
  • •Coach Jason Brown proposed that the Browns replace Shedeur Sanders with Milton.
  • •Cleveland currently rosters Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, and Taylen Green.
  • •The Browns open their regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13.
  • •Shedeur Sanders appeared in seven games for the Browns during the 2025 season.
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Since former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III is now available, the Cleveland Browns might be interested in signing him. This may not be good news for Shedeur Sanders if Browns reporter Jared Mueller is to be believed. Bringing in Milton will likely mean that either Sanders, Dillon Gabriel or the rookie, Taylen Green, will […] The post Ex-Cowboys QB Predicted To Become “Final Nail In Shedeur Sanders’ Time With Browns”: Analyst appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Practically the entire NFL world was caught off guard when the Dallas Cowboys cut quarterback Joe Milton III ahead of initial roster finalization on Sunday, despite multiple strong preseason showings. Now, analysts are focused on where Milton could land, including coach Jason Brown, who believes he should end up with the Browns.

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